EMEA Partner Strategy and Operations Lead

We're seeking a strategic operator to drive impact across Adobe's EMEA Partner business. As the EMEA Solution Partner Strategy and Operations Lead, you'll be the trusted strategic partner to our Senior Director, owning the GTM strategy and operational levers that drive Partner Created Pipeline and Bookings for the CXO business.

Based in London, you will report directly to the Senior Manager for Global Solution Partner Strategy and Ops, and partner closely with the broader Solution Partner Programs & Sales Operations Teams located across the globe, to make a big impact quickly.

This role requires someone who thinks strategically but executes tactically, balances rigor with speed, and has the credibility to influence at the executive level.

• Own the GTM strategy for EMEA Partner business—translate global objectives into region-specific plans that drive partner productivity and pipeline impact

• Identify gaps and growth opportunities in the partner ecosystem; develop and drive multi-quarter transformation initiatives

• Shape partner segmentation, positioning, and targeting strategies to optimize resource allocation and targets

• Design and optimize partner GTM models, incentive structures, and programs that drive performance

• Establish governance frameworks—weekly reviews, QBRs, forecasting—that bring rigor and transparency to partner business

• Own business system improvements and dynamics/reporting enhancements; ensure partner requirements translate into capabilities

• Identify and scale innovative approaches to partner operations and performance management

• Own business system improvements and dynamics/reporting enhancements; ensure partner requirements translate into capabilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on partner business and pipeline practices; influence adoption across regions

• Collaborate with global partner ops, sales ops, and other cross-functional teams to standardize processes where appropriate and ensure alignment on strategy and priorities

• Be the trusted strategic advisor to leadership on partner strategy and initiatives

• Use data and analytics to identify performance levers and drive prioritized action plans

• Own and enhance reporting tools; translate data into actionable insights for leadership

• Establish continuous improvement disciplines—testing, benchmarking, variance analysis—to evolve partner business sales excellence

• Build analytical business case for strategic decisions and investment

• Drive execution excellence on critical initiatives—handle both strategy and tactical problem-solving

• Manage end to end planning, partner segmentation, org design,  partner pipeline health and performance metrics at scale

• Establish clear ownership and accountability; track progress and course-correct with agility

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